Brady Leaf

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = Brady Leaf
caption =
college = Oregon
conference = Pac-10
sport = Football
jersey = 16
position = Quarterback
class = Senior (redshirt)
major = Counseling and Educational Psychology
career_start = 2003
career_end = 2008
nickname =
height_ft = 6
height_in = 5
weight_lb = 225
nationality = USA
birth_date = birth date and age|1984|12|30
birth_place = Great Falls, Montana
highschool = C. M. Russell High School Great Falls, Montana
former_school(s)=
awards =

Brady Andrew Leaf (born December 30, 1984 in Great Falls, Montana) was a quarterback for the Oregon Ducks football team. Leaf, is the younger brother of former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf.

Early life

Born to John and Marcia Leaf. Brady Leaf has two brothers. He attended high school at C.M. Russell High School graduating in 2003.

High school career

At C.M. Russell High School, Leaf achieved first-team all-state acclaim and was a member of the Great Falls Tribune’s 2002 Super-State team while leading his team to an 11-2 record and second place finish in Class AA.

Leaf completed 237 of 411 passes for a school-record 3,430 yards and 30 touchdowns his senior season, helped along by school’s single-game best 374 yards. The Western One-Hundred (Tacoma News Tribune) pick added nine TDs on the ground. The 2002 Eastern Conference offensive MVP completed his high school career completing 313 of 558 passes (56.1%).

College career

Has provided Oregon with a second experienced quarterback that could step in at any time and run the offense with little change in efficiency. Has two career starts but could be argued that he provided a bigger spark when utilized off the bench. Yet proved that theory wrong when he went the distance against Oregon State in 2006 and did everything he could to pull off the first road win in the series since 1996 despite falling short. Has been at his statistical best playing against Washington State, combining to complete 28-44 passes for 361 yards and three touchdowns in two appearances against the Cougars. Provides a contrast of playing styles compared with most of team’s other quarterbacks yet is adept at avoiding would-be tacklers. Subjected to only five quarterback sacks in his first 11 appearances under center in 2006 before encountering a different result against BYU. Led all quarterbacks during winter testing with a 30-inch vertical leap and a 275-lb. power clean lift.

Freshman (red-shirt) (2003)

Leaf redshirted his freshman year in 2003.

Freshman (2004)

In 2004, Leaf played in Oregon’s final nine games mainly as a holder for placements. He also earned scout team offensive player of the week recognition for aiding in preparations heading into the season opener against Indiana.

ophomore (2005)

Even when Oregon’s starting quarterback was injured at Arizona. Four plays later after the back-up quarterback was injuried Leaf stepped up to the forefront. With adequate preparation under his belt, he went on to complete 26 of 41 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns in his final three regular-season games. He fell inches shy of leading Oregon to a comeback over Oklahoma in the Holiday Bowl despite posting career-best statistical pinnacles. Was successful on 14 of 24 pass attempts for 136 yards and one touchdown, with 11 of his completions (18 attempts) and 118 yards occurring in the final 7 minutes. Yet it was his last pass which couldn’t elude the outstretched fingertips of a Sooner linebacker that prevented him from receiving the credit that he deserved. Completed 12 passes for 99 yards at Washington State, but it was his performance in the waning moments vs. California that won him a place in the hearts of Oregon partisans. Quarterbacked program’s overtime drive that ended with a 4-yard scoring pass to James Finley to secure the win over the Bears, completing seven of his final nine pass attempts for 67 yards.

Junior (2006)

After playing well in a relief role for the majority of the year, his patience was rewarded with his first of two collegiate starts in the regular-season finale at Oregon State. He didn't disappoint, completing a 26-yard TD pass in the final three minutes before scoring the two-point conversion himself to provide Oregon with a brief advantage. Accumulated career bests against the Beavers with 25 completions, 42 pass attempts and 274 yards passing. Leaf brought team back from a 20-7 third-quarter deficit, completing 16 of 24 passes for 182 yards in the second half.

Also threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns at Washington State, while running for 15 yards vs. Oregon State. Returned to open at quarterback agaist BYU in the Las Vegas Bowl. Oregon’s holder on all placements stepped under center in 12 of 13 games. Yet it was the one game that he didn’t play from scrimmage where he was a major factor. Successfully executing a fake field goal by pitching the football on the option to complete the winning score at Fresno State early in the year. He finished the season rushing for 31 yards and one TD.

enior (2007)

In 2007, Leaf became the Ducks' starting quarterback following the season-ending injury to Dennis Dixon. After replacing Dixon against the Arizona Wildcats, Leaf injured his left ankle. In his first game as starter against UCLA, he injured his right ankle and was sidelined as well.cite web|url=http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071125/SPORTS/711250326|title=Injuries leave Ducks running on empty tank|date=November 25 2007|accessdate=2007-11-26|work=Mail Tribune|last=Melendez|first=Miguel A.] Due to this injury it is unlikely that Leaf will play in the NFL.

References

External links

* [http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=28507 Profile on GoDucks.com]